15/04/2026
While school holidays are the perfect time for road trips, these long journeys in the car may leave you feeling stiff.
Here are three easy stretches you could try.
We suggest stopping every 90 minutes to have a movement break.
1. Hip flexor stretch
Step one foot back into a gentle lunge, keep your chest tall and gently push your hips forward to feel a stretch at the front of the of your back leg.
2. Hamstring stretch
Rest one heel on a curb or step. While keeping your leg straight, hinge forward from your hips to stretch the back of the leg.
3. Standing spinal twist
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Gently twist your upper body to one side while keeping your hips facing forward. Stop when you feel a light stretch through your back, then return to centre and repeat on the other side. Hold each stretch for as long as feels comfortable, move slowly, and listen to your body.
Stop immediately if you feel any pain and consult a physiotherapist for more individualised advice.
Stay safe on the roads!